Police are have issued CCTV images of a man they wish to speak to in connection with boat parts being stolen from Swanwick Marina.

The first incident happened on August 27, between twenty past midnight and 1.20am.

The RK Marine boatyard was broken into and two plastic 25 litre Yamaha outboard quick release fuel tanks were stolen, police said.

Another incident occurred on August 29 at around 11.30pm. The same boatyard was broken into again and a boat engine was stolen.

This is described by police as a grey Yamaha 2.5 four stroke outboard engine, with serial number 6EG-1035287.

Police want to speak to this man in connection with the incident Police want to speak to this man in connection with the incident (Image: Hampshire police) Finally, on September 3, between 2am and 3am, a man rowed over to a pontoon at Swanwick Marina before boarding a boat and stealing the engine.

The engine is described as a Dale Nelson 38 outboard engine.

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A police spokesperson said: "Has anyone tried to sell you these items, or have you seen them for sale online?

"Do you recognise the man in the CCTV image, or do you have any information about these incidents that may assist us?

"As part of enquiries, we are issuing a CCTV image of someone we would like to speak to – we know this is not the clearest image, however we are hoping that someone will recognise the individual, or perhaps may have seen him in the area or has any information to assist our investigation.

"Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 101, quoting 44240377385."